POPE Lawn Mower Operators Manual

Assembly
Remove the lawnmower from carton.

1. Carefully read and understand all instructions before attempting to assemble mower.
2. Assemble the lower handle on to the deck and insert the coach bolt (F) from the inside out into the square hole and handle. Attach the plastic knob and tighten (E) see diagram.
   Note: There are 2 positions in which you can secure the lower handle, choose the one relevant for the user’s comfort.
3. Affix the upper handle using coach bolt. Attach the plastic knob and tighten.
4. Disconnect the spark plug cap (C) see diagram.
5. Engage the safety stop lever (A) by pushing towards the handlebar. Extend the starter cord to retainer (B) in upper handle.
6. Attach a cable tie around the throttle and blade brake cables (D).
7. Lift rear grass flap of the lawnmower and place the grass catcher frame side hook on the hinge shaft of the rear grass flap. The grass catcher is secured to the lawnmower housing when the rear grass flap is lowered on to the grass catcher. Spring tension from the rear grass flap will prevent removal of grass catcher during operation.
8. Reconnect the spark plug cap (C) see diagram.

Operating Tips

• For best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins.
• Replace the blade when necessary with a Pope replacement blade.

If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one or more of the following:

• Replace the blade.
• Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
• Raise the cutting height on your mower.
• Cut the grass more frequently.
• Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass.

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